{"product_id":"the-story-orchestra-by-jessica-courtney-tickle-2-books-collection-set-ages-5-hardback","title":"The Story Orchestra by Jessica Courtney-Tickle 2 Books Collection Set - Ages 5+ - Hardback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in this Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. The Story Orchestra: Hansel and Gretel\u003cbr\u003e2. The Story Orchestra: A Midsummer Night's Dream\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Orchestra: Hansel and Gretel\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eStep into a forest filled with music and magic in this thrilling retelling of Hansel and Gretel, inspired by the enchanting sounds of Humperdinck’s opera. With the push of a button, hear the real orchestra play as the story unfolds across the pages!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the edge of the woods live little Hansel and Gretel with their parents. One day, they are sent into the woods to pick strawberries, but what they discover is far more exciting than berries. Deep among the trees, they stumble upon a house made entirely of sweets. It looks delicious... but someone is watching from inside! Can the siblings outwit the clever old woman who lives there and find their way home?  Discover what happens next in this magical retelling of the famous Grimms' fairy tale. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis interactive musical adventure features ten sound buttons that bring the story to life with real orchestral music. At the end of the book, discover more about the composer, learn how each piece of music works, and dive into a fun glossary filled with musical words and ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its irresistible mix of storytelling, music and discovery, The Story Orchestra: Hansel and Gretel is a magical gift for curious children and a joyful way to explore the wonder of classical music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Orchestra: A Midsummer Night's Dream\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDiscover the spellbinding magic of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream in this musical reimagining of Mendelssohn’s most famous suites – push the button in each scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Mendelssohn’s score.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis story takes us to Athens where the Duke and Queen are to be married. However, not everyone is as happy, and on one midsummer's night, mischievous fairies, lively actors and young lovers get caught up in a series of pranks and events in the nearby woods.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAs you and your little one journey through the magical scenes of Shakespeare's most beloved and comedic play, press the buttons on each page to hear 10 excerpts from the incidental music! Readers should press firmly on the pages to activate the sounds, encouraging interactive learning and introducing children to this beautiful piece of music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the back of the book, find a short biography of the composer, Felix Mendelssohn, with details about his composition of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Next to this, you can replay the musical excerpts and, for each of them, read a discussion of the instruments, rhythms and musical techniques that make them so powerful. A glossary defines musical terms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58404293575043,"sku":"B2D8781","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/files\/orchestra.jpg?v=1783335400","url":"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/products\/the-story-orchestra-by-jessica-courtney-tickle-2-books-collection-set-ages-5-hardback","provider":"Books2Door","version":"1.0","type":"link"}